Announcement

Workshop: Interpreting in National and International Conferences

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On the top, with white font it reads in caps: Join Mano a Mano:

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Then, in yellow bold font reads: Interpreting in National and International Conferences

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In white font reads: Let’s connect with colleages that worked & participated this past Summer at NDPOC, WASLI, RID, MHIT & NBDA.

2.0 hours session

In yellow font: Thur, August 31st 2023

In white font: 4:00pm PDT• 5:00pm MDT, 6:00pm CT, 7:00 pm EDT

We welcome all Latines and Allies who are commited to improving their Spanish-ASL-English interpreting skills and Latine cultural knowledge, who want to build community.

Email info@manoamanoinc.org to RSVP

Cost: Free

To the left corner, in caps and white font: Join via Zoom

Below an image of a Computer Display with a zoom style video conference cartoon image with outlines of people, one with a speech bubble, and a cartoon image of a book on top. 

To the center MaM logo. The logo is two hands connected, the left one is in a sepia and the right is gray. It reads mano a mano in that sepia tone. There is also a sepia color circle around the hands and the phrase mano a mano.

Announcement

Hello, please join us in our social events in Baltimore this month! Join our Whatsapp group if you would like to be know more details: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dmj5uanZjUtCSXohZtjw6G

See you there!

Video transcription: A black screen with white font that reads in cap letters ANNOUNCEMENT and Mano a Mano, with a white line between the banner. 

Two women waving hello.

To the left, a white cis latina with brown wavy hair, and bangs, wearing glass with a brown rim, silver hoops earrings, and a navy blue shirt with short sleeve, and V neck, with a blue background. At the bottom left of the screen there is a text that reads: Rep Región 2 | Mónica | she/ella pronouns. 

To the right, a latina with brown skin, curly long and black hair, sighted, with a black short sleeve shirt, and a blue backdrop.

Mónica & Mansilla: Hello, hello!!!

Mónica: Hi, I’m Mónica Gallego & this is my sign name,  (5 bent claw, tap twice on right cheek), I am connecting with you all from Maryland! My family is from Colombia! I am proud to be your region 2 representative. Hope you’re enjoying your summer. We are excited to announce an event coming up. 

The screen changes to Mansilla: (on the bottom of the screen it reads Mansilla VP she/ella)

Hi, I’m Mansilla, my sign name is open 5, right hand, on the right side of the face, wiggle fingers from top to bottom of the face. Born and raised in Perú, I live in Alabama, and I’m proud and excited to be serving Mano a Mano and all of you as the Vicepresident.

Mónica: At Mano a Mano we support the  professional development of interpreters who are committed to working in Spanish/ASL & English settings. We want to celebrate this unique work we do we want to be in community who by hosting event /social  where,  in Baltimore , MD why 

RID National conference! There will be two events –  July 26th @ 6:30pm & Friday, July 28

6:30pm 

Next scene is a Black screen again that reads Trilingual Social and the dates July 26th & july 28th at 6:30pm.

Mansilla: You don’t have to be registered at the RID conference to attend! Come join us, maybe you live in town or nearby, or just happen to be in the area visiting, come! … location is still TBA, it will be announced..

Mónica: Please join us!! If you would like to get more details, please join our whatsapp group we just set up to keep you updated: 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dmj5uanZjUtCSXohZtjw6G  also shows up on the screen below Mónica.

Mansilla: If you are already registered at the RID Conference, we will also be hosting a lunch event on Wednesday, July 26 at 11:15 am at the Paca Room of the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. 

Please join us- It’ll be an opportunity to start the week of learning connected, and together. Looking forward to connecting with old friends in person, and meeting new ones, to build our community!

Mónica & Mansilla: see you soon!!! Bye!

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Announcement

Mano a Mano – Trilingual Social: Baltimore, MD

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In an orange background and white fond reads: Mano a Mano

To the top right corner the Mano a Mano logo. The logo is two hands connected, the left one is in a sepia and the right is gray. It reads mano a mano in that sepia tone. There is also a sepia color circle around the hands and the phrase mano a mano.

In orange font in the center reads: In person! Trilingual Social

Invite to all Trilingual (ASL/Spanish/English) interpreters and students!

Come to our Mano a Mano get together in the DC/MD/VA area!

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Date: 07/26 & 07/28

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Baltimore, MD.

More information soon!

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Registration for the RID Conference, NOT needed!

Questions or RSVP:

info@manoamanoinc.org

Food and drinks on your own

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Announcement

WORKSHOP: Dividing into a Better Understanding of Gender, Identity, and Gender Affirming Care

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On the top, with white font it reads in caps: Join Mano a Mano Workshop:

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Then, in yellow font reads: Dividing into a Better Understanding of Gender, Identity, and Gender Affirming Care

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In white font reads: Come to learn about the LGBTQIA2S community in a brave space among friends

2.5 hours session

In yellow font: Thur, June 29th 2023

In white font: 3:30pm PDT• 4:30pm MDT, 5:30pm CT, 6:30 pm EDT

Registration: https://forms.office.com/g/vLD373XJCj

Registered by June 26th, 2023

Cost: Free

To the left corner, in caps and white font: Join via Zoom

Below an image of a Computer Display with a zoom style video conference cartoon image with outlines of people, one with a speech bubble, and a cartoon image of a book on top.

To the center MaM LOGO the logo is two hands connected, the left one is in a sepia and the right is gray. It reads mano a mano in that sepia tone. There is also a sepia color circle around the hands and the phrase mano a mano.

To the right, a QR code

At the bottom of the flyer, in white font: RID & BEI CEUs pending

Announcement

Building your Ethical Network as a Multilingual Interpreter in Mental Health Settings

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Top center, yellow background with white font, reads: Ñ-MHT Presents:

Below, in white font: Building your Ethical Network as a Multilingual Interpreter in Mental Health Settings.

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On yellow font, reads: For Trilingual or Multilingual Interpreters/Students!

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Objectives:

• Learn to develop strategies for Self-care and creating sustainable practices in the interpreting work.

• Outline the benefits of an ethical network to keep the work accountable.

• Discuss strategies to build a support system to keep the interpreting work equitable and accountable.

• Name the effect of systemic oppression and it’s implications on the mental and physical health of service providers and service users.

In uppercase letters: BEI & RID CEUs

In bold and white font: August 17th, 2023, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT, Zoom Event

Registration:

Due: August 5th, 2023

Cost:

$25 Certified interpreter (BEI/NIC/EIPA)

$15 Interpreters working towards certification

$15 ITP students

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In yellow font: We are seeking a student volunteer, contact us: espanolmh@mhit.org

In white font: Workshop will be in American Sign Language (ASL),

with Spanish voice interpretation.

Below, the logos for MHIT, ACET, and RID

Lastly, in white font, and at the bottom of the page, reads: DS is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This program is offered for 0.2 CEUs at the PS Content Knowledge Level. RID activity code 0263.0823.29 ODS promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class. For more information or for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at: espanolmh@mhit.org Facilitators will communicate with the participants by August 5th if the event needs to be cancelled, and process refunds.

To the right corner of the flyer, in light green background: A picture of Monica, white latina with brown and blond curly past the shoulder length hair. She is wearing brown rimmed glasses and is smiling at the camera. Monica is also wearing a red tank top under a navy blue blazer, as well as a gold necklace. Behind her greenery and a red flower.

Below her picture, reads in yellow font: Monica Gallego

Then, in white font: She is a hearing, sighted queer white Colombiana living & working in DC as a BEI Trilingual Advanced Certified (ASL/Spanish/English) community interpreter, educator, and mentor . She is also a strong advocate for equitable, intentional access and bridge building. She is a proud alumni of LaGuardia Community College ITP. In 2019, obtained Masters in school counseling from Gallaudet University and currently works as an elementary school counselor in Virginia. Through her life experiences, personal and professional, she has grown to understand the importance of reducing harm in the world through personal accountability and fostering courageous conversations in her community.

Below, in dark green background, a picture of Jennifer. A light skin female, with red glasses, black long and straight hair. She is wearing a black top and a blue lanyard on her neck. Behind her picture there are posters, one of them is the Mexican flag.

Below her picture in yellow font reads: Jennifer Spensieri. Below, in white font: A native Angelena, Jennifer lives in New York City and works at Lexington School for the Deaf in Queens. She earned her BA in Sociology from California State University Northridge before going on to Gallaudet for her Masters in School Counseling; she recently completed her second Masters in School Building Leadership from St. John’s University in Queens. Jennifer has background in health education for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind DeafDisabled, and Late-Deafened youth, and has also worked in social services. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys crocheting, cooking, and loving all the dogs her partner cares for through Rover.

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